ORION – 33395
Safe - 7-7-2018 Brooklyn
SAFE 7/7/18 Little Orion is a docile 3 week old kitten with severe conjunctivitis and needs a foster home where he can get lots of TLC.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Orion 33395
Location: Brooklyn
Intake Date: 7/5/18
Intake Type: Stray
Medical Behavior: Blue
Sex: Male
Age: 3 weeks
Original Location: 11216
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 3 weeks
Microchip noted on Intake?none
History :stray
Subjective:stray
Observed Behavior -docile
Evidence of Cruelty seen -none
Evidence of Trauma seen -none
Objective BARH
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes closed shut with large crusted discharge, softened and removed with salinee eye wash, severe chemosis, mucoid discharge,cannot visualize corneal surface, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: teeth erupting
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: Lungs clear, eupnic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: male
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, appears to be in good body condition, no masses noted, maggot eggs deposited on coat, matted fecal material
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: fecal /urine scald,maggots, healing wound ventral tail surface
Assessment
severe conjunctivitis
maggot infestation
Prognosis:poor /guarded for return of function eyes
Plan:
groomed
cleaned eyes
alerted NH pet needs intensive ocular care- q2 hr eye drops ideally
SURGERY:
temporARY WAIVER FOR UNDERAGE, underweight, severe conjunctivitis
H: Intake on 7/6. Noted to have severe conjunctivitis and maggots.
S: QAR to BAR. <5% dehydrated. Ate a small amount of kitten food. No csvd. Mild urine no stool.
CRT: <2s. Gums: pink, sl tacky
Eyes: Severe chemosis with mucopurulent discharge OU
Ears: Unremarkable AU.
Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge.
Oral Cavity: Deciduous dentition
PLN: WNL
Heart: No murmurs or arrhythmias. Pulses strong and synchronous.
Lungs: Eupneic, lungs clear. No crackles or wheezes bilaterally.
Abd: Soft, non-painful. No palpable masses. No organomegaly appreciated.
U/G: Male, no discharge
Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.
BCS = 5/9
Integument: Scalding around perineal region- alopecia with mild erythema and swelling, no maggots noted
Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Full neurologic exam not performed.
Rectal: Not performed. see skin section
Assessment
1) Conjunctivitis OU
2) Perineal scalding
Plan:
Cleaned perineal area with warm water and a dab chlorhexidine- than pat dry – monitor area closely
Start Warm LRS 15mls SQ BID
Start erythromycin ou BID x 7 days
Make sure to offer food to him- may need to be syringe fed if not eating well
Seek placement ASAP
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